Bhopal

Bharat Bhavan theatre fest to kickstart with 'Ramayana Ballet'

Staff Reporter

The multi-art centre of the city Bharat Bhavan is all set to celebrate its 33rd anniversary. On this occasion various programmes of art forms will be organised for the art enthusiasts of the city.Interestingly, the last segment of the grand event will be a treat for the theatre buffs of the city. After experiencing various classical and cultural programmes the art lovers of the city will witness dramas of various genres and languages under the Rangmandal series of dramas.

As the 33rd anniversary of multi-art centre of the city Bharat Bhavan is being celebrated here from Friday, various programmes would be commencing for the art lovers, from painting exhibitions to workshops and from classical dance and music to theatre dramas all the programmes will woo the Bhopalites. The theatre fest would begin here from February 20 and would continue till February 23.

The theatre fest would have a kick start with the ballet performance on Ramayana as ‘Ramayana Ballet’ that would be staged on February 20. The ballet would be performed by the Ranga Sri little Ballet Troupe, Bhopal. On Ferurary 21, a Hindi play, ‘Sar Sar Sarla’ would be staged. Directed by Markand Deshpande the play would be performed by Ansh Theatre Group. On February 22, an English play 2 To Tango, 3 To Jive will be performed. Directed by Saurabh Shukla, the play will be performed by Ashwini Gidwani Productions, Mumbai.

The theatre fest will conclude with the play Gazab teri Ada. Directed by Vaman Kendre the play will be performed by National School of Drama (NSD) New Delhi. Other than cultural events, like classical music and dance and poet’s meet, the fine art sector is also included in the observation of 33rd anniversary.  Not only this, the classical dance and music exponents will give their peroformances on the grand event. Further, film screenings and theatrical presentations will add zest to the programme.

In the last 33 years Bharat Bhavan has organised hundreds of programmes including music concerts, readings, exhibitions and film shows. Every year the preparations for annual anniversary begin months before giving importance to every art form for 10 days that include traditional and folk art, theatres, movies and even ceramic art.